With Dallas' dire need of an offensive spark, and owner Mark Cuban's generous wallet, Josh Smith could get the high-profile attention and big money wearing a Mavs uniform.

Nowitzki's 14.7 points per game is the lowest since his rookie year in 1998-99 and is second on the team behind O.J. Mayo's 18 points per game (as of Feb. 10).

Forwards Vince Carter and Shawn Marion are averaging double digits but, like Nowitzki, they are not getting any younger.

Marion told ESPNDallas.com's Tim MacMahon that he expects the Mavs to inform him about getting traded if it were to happen, but would refuse to leave if it's to a non-contender.

Well, the Hawks are an above-.500 team that is better positioned for the playoffs than the Mavericks. And if the Mavs really want Smith, they could let Marion go, along with the $9.3 million they would owe him next season.

The only thing is whether Dallas' front office thinks Smith is worth such a huge contract.

For one, veteran power forward Kevin Garnett could use the help in the defense department. He has been the major player on that side of the ball and Smith's pesky endurance and intensity would add to that.

Smith could also use the motivation from Garnett and Paul Pierce's leadership. Both have been in the league for over a decade and still manage to be significant on the team's roster.

Even better, they would put the 27-year-old in check whenever he has his temper tantrums.

It's all up to general manager Danny Ainge and whether he feels Smith is worth the risky gamble of paying a maximum contract.

If that were the case, Pierce could be sent packing, and that may not sit well with the Boston faithful.

Kennedy also said that the Suns were interested in a Martin Gortat package to Atlanta for the 12-year forward. That way, the Hawks get their big muscle man while the Suns look to Smith to revitalize the team.

The Suns (17-35) are the only team on this list in a serious rebuilding phase. In the loss against Oklahoma City on Feb. 10, none of the starting five scored in double digits.

This is why Phoenix has been shopping for a star player for the last six months, according to Kennedy. He also stated that the Suns would have $20 million in cap space left if they were to trade for Smith and re-sign him over the summer.

Smith may not want to join a team that is well under .500, but if the Suns are giving him the right price, the desert could be site of his new home.